We seek a technical engineering leader to drive product innovation, architectural excellence, and execution discipline across our FPGA-based hardware platforms. This is a pure engineering leadership role — you will define products, architect solutions, lead technical teams, and deliver world-class FPGA platforms on budget and on schedule. Job Position : Director/Sr. Director FPGA & HW Engineering Location :Gurugram/Bengaluru Reporting To: CEO Key Responsibilities 1. Product Definition & Technical Leadership System Architecture & Product Vision Define end-to-end architecture for FPGA-based platforms — from silicon selection and IP strategy to board design, firmware, and system validation. Translate market requirements into technical specifications and multi-year product roadmaps. Innovation Leadership Drive product-level innovation in: Heterogeneous FPGA architectures (AMD Versal, Altera Agilex) Deterministic AI/ML inference for edge computing High-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen6/7, CXL, 200G/400G/800G Ethernet, PQC, etc.) Technical Decision Authority Own all major technical decisions: FPGA device selection, IP vs. custom RTL trade-offs, verification strategy, toolchain selection, and design methodology standards. 1. Engineering Execution & Delivery End-to-End Product Delivery Lead cross-functional engineering teams through full product lifecycle: RTL design, synthesis, place & route, timing closure Board design (high-speed digital, power integrity, thermal) Firmware and embedded software System integration and performance validation Certification and compliance Execution Discipline Establish and enforce engineering rigor: design reviews, verification closure (SystemVerilog/UVM), release gates, and post-silicon validation protocols. Manage NRE budgets and ensure predictable delivery against committed schedules. Risk Management Identify and mitigate technical risks early: silicon errata workarounds, timing closure challenges, signal integrity issues, thermal constraints, and supply chain dependencies. 1. Organization Building & Leadership Multi-Site Engineering Leadership Unify Gurugram and Bangalore engineering teams under common design methodologies, verification frameworks, and release processes. Build a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and accountability. Talent Development Build and mentor the next generation of technical leaders. Create clear technical career paths from Senior Engineer through Principal/Fellow levels. Retention & Culture Maintain ≥90% retention of Senior Staff+ talent through technical mentorship, challenging problems, IP co-ownership, and a culture that values deep technical expertise. Attract top FPGA talent from across India. Team Scaling Scale the engineering organization from 150 to 200+ engineers over 24 months while maintaining quality, velocity, and culture. Required Qualifications Education & Experience Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline Experience: 18+ years in FPGA/hardware engineering, including 8+ years leading engineering teams of 100+ engineers Product Delivery Track Record: Must have led engineering teams that delivered ≥2 FPGA-based products from architecture through volume production (>500 units shipped). Pure design services or consulting experience does not qualify. Technical Expertise — Core Requirements FPGA Mastery Deep expertise with AMD/Xilinx (Versal, UltraScale+) and/or Intel/Altera (Agilex, Stratix) device families Advanced proficiency with Vivado, Vitis, Quartus, and High-Level Synthesis (HLS) Hands-on experience with complex FPGA architectures: AI Engines, DSP slices, high-speed transceivers, DDR controllers AI/ML on FPGA Practical experience deploying AI/ML inference on FPGAs (Vitis AI, Versal DPU, or custom accelerators) Understanding of model quantization, DPU vs custom RTL trade-offs, and deterministic latency optimization Experience with vision processing, sensor fusion, or real-time packet processing workloads High-Speed Digital Design Proven delivery of platforms with PCIe Gen5/6, 100G+ Ethernet, or RF-ADC/DAC Signal integrity, timing closure, and power integrity at advanced nodes Verification & Validation Strong command of SystemVerilog/UVM, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies Experience with HW/SE co-verification, emulation platforms, and FPGA prototyping Board-Level Systems Understanding of complete system design: power architecture, thermal management, PCB layout constraints for high-speed signals Experience with ruggedized or embedded systems for defense/aerospace applications Leadership Competencies Technical Leadership at Scale Proven ability to lead 100+ engineer organizations across multiple sites in India Experience unifying distributed teams under common methodologies & quality standards Track record of mentoring and developing senior technical leaders Execution Excellence Demonstrated ability to deliver complex hardware products on time and within budget Experience managing multi-year product roadmaps with 8-12 month development cycles Disciplined approach to risk management, schedule estimation, and resource planning Communication & Influence Ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear roadmaps Comfortable presenting technical designs to customers, partners, and executives Strong written and verbal communication skills for design documentation, architecture specifications, and technical reviews Why This Role Technical Leadership: Focus on engineering excellence, product innovation, and team building Scale & Impact: Lead one of India’s largest dedicated FPGA product engineering teams building platforms that compete globally Innovation Mandate: Work at the cutting edge of FPGA-AI convergence with next-generation Versal and Agilex devices Ownership: Define products, not just implement requirements. Your architectural decisions will shape the company’s technical direction Talent Magnet: Build and lead a team of India’s best FPGA engineers working on challenging, internationally competitive products Equity Upside: Meaningful ESOP allocation in a company transitioning from bootstrapped to VC-backed growth Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: Negotiable based on experience and location Equity: Significant ESOP allocation Benefits: Health insurance, and performance bonuses tied to delivery milestones
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